Jailhouse crocodile: Inmates trap and snap reptile like pros in Vadodara

TNN / Updated: Aug 3, 2024, 09:16 IST

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A four-foot-long crocodile entered Vadodara Central Jail, surprising inmates. Three inmates quickly captured the reptile by covering its eyes, grabbing its jaws, and taping its mouth shut, preventing any injuries. The jail official mentioned that inmates had learned reptile-handling skills from observing wildlife rescuers who frequently visited the premises for similar rescues.

Jailhouse crocodile: Inmates trap and snap reptile like pros in Vadodara

VADODARA: When a four-foot-long crocodile crawled into the Vadodara Central Jail early on Friday, the inmates were caught off-guard. But, not for long. Three quick-thinking inmates stepped up, proving they had some serious reptile-handling skills.
Before wildlife rescuers could arrive, they sprang into action, trapping the scaly intruder like seasoned pros and taping its mouth shut to prevent any nasty bites.
The fearless trio’s swift and stealthy move left jail authorities impressed. “The trio sneaked up on the reptile and threw a cloth to cover its eyes. Then one of the men grabbed its jaws and held it shut while the other two trapped its body between them. Then, the reptile’s jaws were taped shut. The inmates smartly ensnared it without causing injury to either the crocodile or themselves,” revealed a jail official.
“We train inmates in various skills, but this is one art they picked up from watching wildlife rescuers who often visit the premises to rescue crocodiles in and around the jail,” the official added.

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